Vocational Employment Specialist / Job Developer / Job Coach

Vocational Employment Specialist / Job Developer / Job Coach TCG WORKS – Tampa Connect Group, Inc. Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor / Subcontractor Compensation: Commission-Based Location: Remote/Flexible with Community-Based Field Work Florida Service Areas: Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee, and Polk Counties IMPORTANT – FLDOE/DVR QUALIFICATION REQUIRED Applicants must already be approved by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (FLDOE/DVR), or meet the qualifications necessary to obtain approval as a Vocational Employment Specialist. TCG WORKS is seeking experienced and motivated Vocational Employment Specialists, Job Developers, and Job Coaches to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive integrated employment. This position combines remote administrative work with community-based employment services, including participant meetings, employer outreach, job development, interviews, job coaching, and worksite visits. This is a 1099 independent contractor/subcontractor opportunity paid on a commission basis. It is not an hourly or salaried position. Compensation is based on authorized services successfully provided and completed. Available work and income may vary based on referrals, authorizations, participant needs, caseload, and available service assignments. Florida Service Areas Applicants may choose the county or counties they want to cover. Area 4 Hillsborough County Pasco County Hernando County Pinellas County Area 5 Sarasota County Manatee County Area 3 Polk County Applicants may choose one county, one service area, or multiple counties/service areas based on location, availability, knowledge of the local labor market, and ability to travel. Reliable transportation is required for participant meetings, employer visits, interviews, job coaching, and other community-based services. Please identify the county or counties you are interested in covering when applying.

Key Responsibilities

Develop employment opportunities by engaging directly with business owners, hiring managers, and community employers. Provide individualized job development based on each participant's abilities, interests, experience, and employment goals. Assist participants with career planning, job searches, applications, resumes, interview preparation, and employment readiness. Identify appropriate employment opportunities and facilitate job placement. Provide job coaching and workplace support when authorized. Help individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain competitive integrated employment. Identify barriers to employment and develop individualized strategies and supports. Build and maintain productive relationships with employers and community partners. Support participants with onboarding, workplace adjustment, and job retention. Communicate professionally with participants, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, and other stakeholders. Complete accurate and timely case notes, employer contacts, progress reports, and other required service documentation. Independently manage appointments, service requirements, employer outreach, documentation, and deadlines. Follow applicable TCG WORKS and FLDOE/DVR service requirements. Required Experience & DVR Qualifications Applicants must have documented experience in vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development serving individuals with disabilities. Qualifying experience should clearly demonstrate work in areas such as: Job development Job placement Job coaching Career planning Employer engagement Workforce skill development Employment preparation Supported Employment Disability employment services Job retention Individualized employment support Competitive integrated employment General case management, caregiving, recruiting, counseling, or human-services experience alone may not be sufficient unless the applicant's work included relevant employment or workforce-development services for individuals with disabilities. Candidates must meet the applicable FLDOE/DVR Vocational Employment Specialist education and experience requirements. Relevant educational backgrounds may include rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, economics, or other qualifying education recognized by DVR. A college degree alone does not automatically qualify an applicant. The amount of qualifying experience required depends on the applicant's education and documented relevant work experience. Final approval is determined by FLDOE/DVR. Supported Employment (SE) Certification Applicants who will provide Supported Employment (SE) services must have an applicable Supported Employment training certificate or recognized credential, such as ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) training/certification or another qualifying Supported Employment credential accepted by FLDOE/DVR. Applicants should identify the credential on their resume and be prepared to provide a copy of the certificate. Final acceptance of Supported Employment training, certification, and qualifications is determined by FLDOE/DVR. Technology & Professional Qualifications Successful contractors must be comfortable working independently in a technology-based and remote environment. Applicants should have Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple service requirements and deadlines. Confidence approaching employers, business owners, and hiring managers. Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and general workplace technology. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Ability to participate in virtual meetings and communicate professionally through electronic systems. Ability to prepare and submit electronic case notes, reports, and service documentation. Ability to learn and use web-based case management and documentation systems. Reliable computer equipment and internet access for remote administrative work. Knowledge of the local labor market. Valid Florida Driver's License and reliable transportation. Bilingual candidates and applicants with ASL proficiency or experience working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community are encouraged to apply. 1099 Independent Contractor / Commission-Based Compensation Please review the compensation structure carefully before applying. This is a 1099 independent contractor/subcontractor position. This is not a guaranteed hourly or salaried position. Compensation is commission-based and tied to authorized services successfully provided and completed. Work assignments and income may vary depending on referrals, authorizations, caseload, participant needs, and available services. Contractors independently manage their scheduling, employer outreach, assigned services, documentation, and required follow-up. Contractors must meet applicable TCG WORKS and FLDOE/DVR service and documentation requirements. Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) This position is subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ DVR Approval & Required Documentation Final approval to provide DVR services is determined by FLDOE/DVR. The approval process may take time and depends on the applicant's qualifications, completeness of the application and supporting documentation, and DVR's review. Selected candidates must be prepared to provide required documentation promptly, including: Detailed and current professional resume Complete employment history College degree and/or official transcripts, when applicable Documentation supporting relevant vocational rehabilitation or workforce-development experience Two solid professional references with current contact information who can verify relevant professional experience Supported Employment/ACRE credential, when applicable Required DVR Employment Specialist training and quiz documentationhttps://www.rehabworks.org/\_resources/docs/providers/employment/employment-specialist-training-services.ppsmhttps://www.rehabworks.org/\_resources/docs/providers/employment/employment-specialist-training-overview.ppsm https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LZTVCG Required contractor documentation Any additional documentation requested as part of the DVR approval processProviding complete and accurate documentation and reliable professional references upfront can help prevent unnecessary delays in submitting and reviewing the application.Applicants cannot begin providing DVR-authorized services until the required approval has been received. Join TCG WORKS If you have experience helping individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain employment and meet the applicable qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a detailed resume that clearly describes your disability-employment and workforce-development experience to: [email protected] When applying, please include: County or counties you would like to cover Current FLDOE/DVR approval, if applicable ACRE or other Supported Employment certification, if applicable Previous DVR or vocational rehabilitation experience Two professional references Bilingual or ASL skills, if applicable Applicants whose resumes do not clearly demonstrate relevant vocational rehabilitation or disability-focused workforce-development experience may not meet FLDOE/DVR approval requirements. Work Location: Remote